If a Rental Doesn’t Pass This “Test,” Don’t Buy It

The Property Academy Podcast by Opes Partners

Sep 21, 202600:14:52Business

One Wellington flip had neighbours pointing boom boxes at it, dumping tyres, and breaking in to steal the appliances. None of that was in the spreadsheet. So, how do you know if a deal can survive when things go wrong? I...

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